Author: OurCrowd

[SightDx in Geektime] Israeli startup SightDx is developing a handheld malaria detector

Nov 3, 2016 |

While countries like Sri Lanka have become malaria-free in recent years, malaria remains a potent global disease. Transmitted by mosquitoes, it kills nearly half a million people annually, primarily in tropical regions. Treatment programs are still ongoing worldwide, including in India, Sri Lanka’s northern neighborhood, which is still affected by the disease. The WHO outlined in its new Global Technical Strategy for Malaria that, “Strengthening malaria surveillance is fundamental to program planning and implementation and is a crucial factor for accelerating progress” with the goal of eradicating epidemic outbreaks by 2030. This is where where Israeli rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) company Sight Diagnostics, or SightDx, comes in. On the heels of its existing Parasight devices in African, European, and Asian hospitals that use advanced computer vison technology to detect malaria-bearing parasites in blood, SightDx is now partnering with the US Army Medical Research Directorate Kenya (USAMRD-K). There, they will “develop and test the next generation of the SightDx malaria diagnostic technology … a portable malaria and complete blood count (CBC) reader” that will be field tested in Kenya. Read more on Geektime...

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Investing in a Healthy Humanity: Introducing Israel’s first digital health fund, OurCrowd Qure

Investing in a Healthy Humanity: Introducing Israel’s first digital health fund, OurCrowd Qure

Nov 2, 2016 | , ,

Pop quiz: What’s the most important medical device you’ll use in the coming years? If you said mobile phone — you’re in good shape. Emerging technologies, such as cloud computing, internet of things, and mobile apps, are connecting the digital and physical worlds and changing the behaviors of both physicians and patients. In other words, digital health is revolutionizing our approach to medicine, refining healthcare, and improving our well being. Digital health solutions are becoming necessary now more than ever as the global population ages and healthcare demands accelerate, all while supplies and services cannot keep pace. Accelerating the “Qure” OurCrowd is excited to announce the launch of Israel’s first exclusively-focused digital health fund — OurCrowd Qure. The fund is raising $30-$50M to invest in Seed and Series A rounds in innovative digital health startups from areas like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Genomics, and Mobile Patient-Centric Solutions. Ultimately, companies that offer solutions to improve quality while simultaneously lowering costs through empowered patients, medical teams, and payers. Digital health is one of the fastest growing sectors in terms of funding and M&A activity. Exclusively focusing in digital health...

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[Maniv Portfolio Company in in TechCrunch] Otonomo raises $12 million to make data from connected cars useful

Nov 1, 2016 |

The company’s systems gather driver and vehicle data from disparate automakers and original equipment manufacturers. It then normalizes the data, so different organizations can use it to learn more about drivers collectively, or reach them with new products and services. Otonomo has raised $12 million in venture funding to scale its technology and business. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round, joined by StageOne Ventures, Maniv Mobility and LocalGlobe. Read more on TechCrunch...

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[PRESS RELEASE] OurCrowd Launches Israel’s First Exclusive Digital Health Fund: “OurCrowd Qure”

[PRESS RELEASE] OurCrowd Launches Israel’s First Exclusive Digital Health Fund: “OurCrowd Qure”

Nov 1, 2016 |

Jerusalem – November 1, 2016 – OurCrowd, a global leader in equity crowdfunding announced today that it has launched Israel’s first exclusively focused digital health fund: OurCrowd Qure. The fund will focus on Seed and Series A rounds investing in innovative digital health startups. This is OurCrowd’s first sector fund dedicated to the rapidly developing digital health market valued globally at $70 billion US in 2015 and projected to be over $230 billion US by 2020. Read more here....

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Looking for an innovative job? 42 #OCportfolio companies hiring in November 2016

Looking for an innovative job? 42 #OCportfolio companies hiring in November 2016

Nov 1, 2016 |

As OurCrowd’s investments continuously grow both in size and quantity, our existing portfolio companies are rapidly expanding too. To date, OurCrowd has invested $300M in over 100 portfolio companies, many of which won international awards and are widely acclaimed for their innovative products and amazing all-star teams. So, if you’re hoping to get your foot in the high-tech industry door, dreaming about being part of the exciting startup ecosystem, or know someone looking for a job in the hottest markets, you’ve come to the right place! Check out the listings below to see how you might have the chance to work for some of our awesome portfolio companies and become part of the growing OurCrowd family: Wave Wave is always interested in talking to smart, creative, energetic people who can help them help small businesses — view their current job opportunities. Account Manager; Toronto, Canada. Customer Support Hero; Toronto, Canada. Data Insights Developer; Toronto, Canada. Director, Software Engineering; Toronto, Canada. Finance Analyst; Toronto, Canada. Growth Marketing Manager; Toronto, Canada. Infrastructure Engineer; Toronto, Canada. Mobile Engineer; Toronto, Canada. Payroll Product...

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